The commemoration ceremony of November 11 was marked by the presentation of the gold medal to Christian Rocher from the hands of the mayor, Yves-Marie Hervé. He was awarded the gold medal for twenty years of service as standard bearer at the Fnaca de Changé, chaired by Serge Goupil. At the war memorial, the drum band La Renaissances performed two pieces for this solemn moment. “I didn’t expect such honors”declared the recipient moved.
Born in Changé at a place called La Sauvagère, he served in the 16e dragoon regiment (cavalry). I was drafted on May 9, 1959 at the age of 20 until 1961
says the 85-year-old man. He has been a member of Fnaca de Changé for 25 years and is a member of the office.
CM2 exhibition
The ceremony ended with a friendly drink at the Rabelais center. This time was used to discover the work of the three CM2 classes on the First World War through an exhibition. The students first carried out research work at the war memorial and listed the Changing Poilus. They chose a soldier and went to consult the archives of the Mémoire des hommes site. The soldier’s route was listed on a map and made it possible to draw the front line.
Elected officials from the young municipal council, parents, elected officials and the population praised this work carried out by the students.
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